Archive for May 11th, 2003

The Longest Yard

If movies were just in the moment, then the remake of The Longest Yard would feel fresh and exciting. Movies are not just in the moment, they’re eternal, and have a long shelf life. Which means anyone who cares can check out the 1974 Burt Reynolds original. Read the rest of this entry »

Hitch

Date doctor Alex “Hitch” Hitchens (Will Smith) is the personification of the old adage: Those who can’t, teach; and those who can’t teach, teach gym. Hitch doesn’t teach gym, but he gets quite a workout paving the road to romance for his clients. When it comes to his own happiness, Hitch takes the road less traveled, one filled with hilarious potholes and the occasional speed bump. Read the rest of this entry »

Blood Work

If ever a movie was in need of a transfusion, it’s the new Clint Eastwood thriller “Blood Work.” Based on the best-selling novel by Michael Connelly, “Blood Work” suffers from an iron poor screenplay and anemic direction. The movie feels as bored and tired as Eastwood looks. Read the rest of this entry »